NBS Bank NDL sponsorship increased to K530 million for Season 2; Up from K320 million

* This is not a continuation; it is an escalation — we are deepening our investment in the NDL because we believe in what this league represents * And because we believe that Malawi’s development league deserves a banking partner that shows up, not just on the banner, but on the ground By Duncan Mlanjira Sponsors, NBS Bank Plc have increased its investment in the country’s 2nd-tier football system, the National Division League (NDL) to K530 million for Season…

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Mamelodi Sundowns stand in the way of Morocco’s FAR Rabat’s over 4 decades wait for CAF Champions League title

* Their only CAF Champions League title was in 1985 and the other of club continental is the CAF Confederation Cup attained in 2005 * They follow in the footsteps of national team, the Atlas Lions, who failed to clinch the AfCON title they last won in 1976 * This is Mamelodi Sundowns second successive final in CAF Champions League and their fourth having tasted victory in 2016 Maravi Express Coming from their national team, the Atlas Lions’ failure…

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Fierce Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets Blantyre Derby scheduled at Bingu National Stadium Sunday

* Mighty Wanderers have only played one which, which they won beating Creck Sporting Club 2-0 yesterday * While from two games, the Bullets have drawn drawn 2-2 with Civil United before claiming a 1-0 victory yesterday against MAFCO By Duncan Mlanjira Following the closure of Kamuzu Stadium due to not meeting the right safety and health standards, the fierce Blantyre Derby between arch rivals Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets has been scheduled at Bingu National Stadium on…

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FDH Bank lifts suspension of sports sponsorship across the board

* Following a series of constructive engagements with SULOM and other key stakeholders By Duncan Mlanjira The FDH Bank Plc, which suspended its sports sponsorship across board following the controversy that took place during the planned-launch-of-the-inaugural-FDH-Bank-Premiership, has announced that it has rescinded its decision following what it describes as “a series of constructive engagements with Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and other key stakeholders”. In a statement issued this morning, May 4, 2024, the sponsors say the engagements —…

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Mighty Wanderers open title defence with 2-1 victory over Creck Sporting at Dimba Stadium

* As Masters-Baka City FC displace Mitundu FC from the runners-up spot after beating Karonga United 2-1 at Karonga Stadium * They share 6 points apiece with Silver Strikers as the only teams on 100% opening start to the Super League Premiership 2026 * The Bankers still lead log table on goal difference having beaten Moyale 4-1 yesterday and Kamuzu Barracks 2-0 last week By Duncan Mlanjira In their first match of the Premiership 2026, Super League 2025 champions,…

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MDF Chief General Jaffu in leading role towards refurbishment of century-old Zomba Gymkhana Club

* Hosts General Jaffu golf tournament aimed to raise K50 million for the renovation of the historic golf course to meet high standards * Established in 1923, Zomba Gymkhana Club is the Old Capital historic monument that has stood the test of time, whose upgrade is long overdue By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Chief, General George Alexander Jaffu Jnr. is taking the leading towards refurbishment of the century-old Zomba Gymkhana Club and its golf course by hosting…

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Mitundu FC register first victory in their debut appearance in elite Premiership

* Beat seasoned Kamuzu Barracks 1-0 today at Dedza Stadium after drawing 1-1 with another veteran side MAFCO in their opening match last weekend * They have temporarily occupied 2nd spot of the log table with 4 points ahead of tomorrow’s Match Week 2 assignments involving sides with a single point each By Duncan Mlanjira Mitundu FC, who qualified into the country’s elite league after finishing as runners-up of the 2nd-tier NBS Bank National Division League (NDL), have temporarily…

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Sports Council pledges to enhance coordination and alignment to improve matchday planning, communication and execution

* As it also apologises to sponsors FDH Bank for the controversy that led to the abandonment of the opening FDH Bank Premiership launch match between Mighty Wanderers and Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium two weeks ago By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports has rubbed in the apologies by Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and Super League of Malawi (SULOM), which were separately extended to the FDH Bank Plc following the controversy that led to the abandonment…

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Registration opens for Standard Bank Be More Race 2026 scheduled for June 20

* To be held under the theme; ‘Keep Growing’, which speaks to the need of the Standard Bank’s flagship charity race’s growth since 2017 and the commitment of Malawians towards growth and resilience * ‘Keep Growing’ speaks to an idea we all understand — that growth is not always easy, but it is always worth it—Chief Risk Officer Kondwani Mlilima By Duncan Mlanjira The Standard Bank Be More Race 2026 scheduled for June 20 was launched today, Labour Day,…

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Kansas City Current’s defence concedes 13 goals across six matches against last year’s 13 across all NWSL season

* After a 4-0 away defeat against Washington Spirit last Friday in which Temwa Chawinga made her 50th NWSL regular season appearance in the starting XI * From six games, they have won two and lost four with the most obvious culprit for the downturn being a significant decline in the quality of defensive play Maravi Express Kansas City Current’s significant decline in the quality of of its defensive play, has been faulted as the most obvious culprit for the downturn as it…

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